Zeiss CMMs Streamline Measurement

Chris Pasion | Modern Machine Shop

Westec 2023: The Zeiss Prismo CMM family delivers maximum accuracy at the highest measuring speed, while reducing the user’s carbon footprint.

What Does Automation Look Like in Moldmaking?

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

There are a variety of technologies and products that can help optimize and automate the manufacturing processes involved in moldmaking.

Markforged introduces Digital Source platform for manufacturer-certified parts

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Digital Source aims to solve supply chain challenges with licensed, digital inventory printed through Markforged’s global 3D printer network at the point of need.

Annual RJG Global Mold Smart Award is Now Open for Applications

| MoldMaking Technology

Potential 2024 award candidates are dedicated to transforming their injection molding company using RJG technology or service solutions. Applications are due by Dec. 31, 2023.

Lilium commences fuselage assembly for Lilium Jet

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

First of seven fuselages, to be manufactured and assembled at partner Aciturri’s facility in Spain by the end of 2023, marks a pivotal step in the eVTOL aircraft’s industrialization.

Toray, Honda to jointly validate chemical nylon 6 recycling

Grace Stubbins | CompositesWorld

Partners have begun verifying depolymerization and monomer separation and refining technologies using subcritical water for recovery of glass fiber-reinforced nylon 6 automotive parts, to be eventually broadened into other applications.

Danimer, Chevron Expand Biopolymers Partnership

| Plastics Technology

Two companies exploring development and commercialization of materials for blown/cast film, injection molding and rotomolding.  

National AAM Center of Excellence officially opens

Scott Francis | CompositesWorld

The Springfield, Ohio-based project seeks to make the state a hub for advanced air mobility R&D activity.

Eigen Integrates Ampacet Color Monitoring into Machine Vision Solutions for Plastics

| Plastics Technology

Injection molders, blow molders and extruders looking to avoid downtime and reduce scrap related to defect detection and color monitoring get a single solution for inline quality monitoring and management.  

Updated Software Reduces Die Design Iterations

| Plastics Technology

New software said to reduce the number of fine-tuning iterations and die development time by at least 50%.  

Husillos auxiliares de alta velocidad: innovación y eficiencia

Derek Korn | Modern Machine Shop México

Explore cómo los husillos de alta velocidad optimizan el mecanizado, ofreciendo flexibilidad y ahorro energético. Conozca sus ventajas y aplicaciones.      

Pressure Tester Checks Molds for Water Leaks

| Plastics Technology

Globeius is offering the Mouldpro pressure tester for detecting water leaks within an injection mold’s cooling circuit. 

Commodity, Engineering Compounds Include Recycled Content

| Plastics Technology

M. Holland Company announced its Mfinity brand of commodity and engineering resins with recycled content up to 100%.

Episode 36: An Interview with Peter Mirabello, Metal Finishing Technologies LLC

Scott Francis | Products Finishing

Peter Mirabello of Metal Finishing Technologies discusses his passion for surface finishing and trends shaping the industry today.

Soluciones integradas de StackTeck y Netstal para preformas PET

Marcela Castro | Plastics Technology México

StackTeck y Netstal combinan fuerzas para mejorar la calificación de los moldes para preformas PET con la incorporación de una máquina Netstal PET-LINE 4000.      

Plastics Processing Activity Held Steady in August

Jan Schafer | Plastics Technology

Monthly index indicates overall plastics processing activity stayed on its path of contraction.

VIDEO: Qualifying Modified H-13 for 3D-Printed Tooling

Christina Fuges | MoldMaking Technology

Next Chapter Manufacturing and International Mold Steel discuss their partnership to qualify a modified H-13 for tooling applications.

AIMS Metrology Partners With OGP to Advance Measurement Solutions

Chris Pasion | Production Machining

The affiliation with OGP will enable AIMS to provide multisensor measurement with its optical gaging products.

Inspección visual de moldes con realidad aumentada

Ángela Andrea Castro | Modern Machine Shop México

Meximold: En el stand 410, CIM Concept destaca SuPAR, herramienta que posibilita la interacción con información de modelos CAD, PMI y resultados de análisis CAE en un entorno físico.

4 Lessons Your Shop Will Take Away From TASC

Julia Hider | Modern Machine Shop

The Automated Shop Conference (TASC) will give shops of all sizes and production volumes key insights and practical guidance on how to implement automation.

EMO: tecnología avanzada para el mecanizado de dispositivos médicos

Eduardo Tovar | Modern Machine Shop México

El cortador whirling de alta velocidad que presentó Horn en EMO tiene la ventaja de aumentar la vida útil de los insertos.

Lanxess, Tennants Partner to Provide Integrated Solutions

| Products Finishing

The combination of ATP technology and biocide use intends to help save costs and improve operational hygiene.